IPP by the Sea: An eye opening experience in Egypt

Historically, most of the CISV programs have been designed for youth (ages 11 to 19). These children and teenagers travel, typically in delegations of four, from their own cities and countries to an international camp-based program. They act as ambassadors from their countries and experience a leadership and education focused program with other delegates from around the world. All of these programs, the local organizations, and the national associations are run by a committed group of adults who volunteer their time to create these memorable experiences for the participants. But, in the early 2000s, a program just for adults was launched.

The IPP (International People’s Project) was established and programs under this umbrella are run in an average of 8 countries each year for two to three weeks at a time. Each initiative is hosted by a CISV chapter and open for up to 25 participants, ages 19 and up, from different parts of the world. From December 28, 2018 to January 18, 2019, CISV Egypt hosted its 7th IPP program and welcomed 22 adults from 12 countries to embark on a series of projects to promote education, conservation, and sustainability in the Red Sea.

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CISV Egypt Seminar 2018

Seminar camps, like any CISV camp, aims to educate and inspire for peace through building inter-cultural friendship, cooperation and understanding. However, unlike any other program in CISV, Seminar puts the participants in the drivers seat; from planning and facilitating activities to setting a schedule to cooking and cleaning, the participants do it all. There is a staff, of course, who supervise and take care of logistical matters as well as set the rules at the start of the camp to provide a safe and respectful environment from which the participants can learn and grow. Continue reading…


CISV Egypt Powerpack Village 2017

Stamping the present with an act at CISV Egypt Powerpack Village 2017

Between July and August 2017 54 people from around the world descended upon The Littlest Lamb, Orabi, Cairo – Egypt with the aim to ‘Educate and inspire action for a more just and peaceful world’ through participating in a month long CISV International Village.

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Project Heisa

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” –Margaret Mead

Like many people, I have heard this quote my whole life, but until I participated in Project Heisa (the CISV Egypt International People’s Project (IPP) in Aswan, Egypt) I didn’t believe it to be true. Continue reading…


CISV: Build a Bridge Across the Years

On Saturday March 19, CISV Egypt launched the 1st event in a series of many yet to take place in 2016 to celebrate its 60th anniversary.  The Reunion event which took place at the Royal Mohamed Ali Club which has been the main host of CISV events for many years and brings up so many memories. Continue reading…


In true CISV spirit

A little over two months ago emails started circulating about an upcoming event in collaboration with Beena Initiative, under the supervision of the Ministry of Social Solidarity. A model and manual of a One Day Camp for six orphanages (90 children) developed by CISV Egypt that can be replicated by Beena throughout the year. And so, for the past two months, in true CISV spirit, we have formed five different committees:- food, venue, program, logistics, and risk management. Each committee started planning, meeting, and calling up all their contacts for ideas and helping hands, coming up with 60 volunteers. Continue reading…


Ramadan Packing 2015

Ramadan is a month that is associated with the Islamic calendar when Muslims from all around the world refrain from eating and drinking from dawn till dusk. As in Egypt Ramadan is celebrated in its own unique way, that it is almost impossible to live in Egypt without taking part in the traditions that have become synonymous with the month of fasting and doing good deeds. It has been a CISV Egypt tradition to do something for those in need during that period. It is also an opportunity to give back to our community. It’s a guaranteed opportunity to do something different and since it’s an annual event we are sure that the tradition will go on.  Everyone gathers at our CISV Egypt Office to pack bags of essential dried food goods; including oil, rice, macaroni and many more items,  that would satisfy a family for a month or sometimes maybe more. Continue reading…


Impact Day: Step Up 2013

Partner Organization: El Gouna Recycling Plant

CISVers: Elevation Step Up camp (43 people)

Task: Replace majority of plant’s employees for the time we were there & have a normal work day (most staff were given the day off) Continue reading…


Peace One Day 2012

Peace One Day Cairo- Mergers, Celebrations and Diversity

In the midst of revolution, chaos and uncertainty, it becomes more and more difficult to envision a peaceful society. News channels and stories of state and civil aggression and injustice make it hard for us to see these traces of peace in our daily lives. It’s easier to just give up on peace all together, give up our idyllic utopia and “live in the reality”. Continue reading…